See you in October!

Hey friends!

This will be the last I write to you until our November newsletter. I will begin maternity leave on July 14 (unless Baby comes even earlier!), and I will return to work on October 13. I am so grateful to this community of faith for offering me this time and space to bond with my second-born, to care for myself and heal, and to tend to my growing family. 

Ben and I are so excited to welcome Baby Pessah-Berlin No. 2 into our home (did you know “Brown” is my maiden name? I kept it when we got married. The kids have Ben’s last name. 😊), and to watch Louise become a big sister! We are not sure if the pets have any idea another human is coming, so they may need some extra love in the coming weeks. Again, thank you for giving us this time and space!

Solomon’s UCC is in your capable hands during my absence. I am confident in the leadership of this congregation and have no doubt things will run smoothly! We have some guest speakers scheduled to present on our various ACTS program organizations. If you are not familiar with that program, you can learn more at https://www.mysolomonsucc.org/acts. Other worship services will be laity-led, and for World Communion Sunday we will once again welcome Rev. Ileana Bosenbark. 

Our Outreach Committee has a few projects scheduled, including our 3rd annual rummage sale! Stay tuned for information regarding this year’s CROP Hunger Walk for Church World Service, too. 

It is a joy to be your pastor, and I will miss you all while on leave! I look forward to hearing all about what God does in and through our church in the coming months. Thank you for your love and support toward me and my family! Thank you for your contributions to the ministries of Solomon’s UCC! Thank you for your service to our community and to God’s beloveds! 

May the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit be with us, and go with us always. Amen.
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Pastor Julia